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Remade as
The Cabinet of Caligari (1962)
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)
Dead by Dawn (2004)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2005)
Re-imagined with dialogue, shot on green screen, merged with old movie
Re-imagined with dialogue, shot on green screen, merged with old movie
Edited into
Visions of Light (1992)
People Who Die Mysteriously in Their Sleep (2004)
Film Sampling
Film Sampling
Referenced in
The Cat and the Canary (1927)
Lucien Littlefield is made up to look like Caligari.
Lucien Littlefield is made up to look like Caligari.
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)
Curtis Harrington's character Slave is based on Cesare, the somnambulist from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Curtis Harrington's character Slave is based on Cesare, the somnambulist from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
So toll wie anno dazumal (1962)
Title mentioned
Title mentioned
Doctor Who: A Holiday for the Doctor (1966)
"The Doctor calls himself Doctor Caligari"
"The Doctor calls himself Doctor Caligari"
Sisters (1973)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
When Riff-Raff opens a coffin and shows a skeleton, during "The Time Warp," the angle of his body, the coffin, and its door, as well as Riff-Raff's long gesture, directly reference Dr. Caligari opening the cabinet to reveal Cesare.
When Riff-Raff opens a coffin and shows a skeleton, during "The Time Warp," the angle of his body, the coffin, and its door, as well as Riff-Raff's long gesture, directly reference Dr. Caligari opening the cabinet to reveal Cesare.
Il secondo tragico Fantozzi (1976)
when asked what were his film preferences, Fantozzi answers to an artsy professor this film is one of his favorites
when asked what were his film preferences, Fantozzi answers to an artsy professor this film is one of his favorites
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1977)
A display in the openning scene
A display in the openning scene
Inventura (1981)
The Last Revenge (1982)
Horror Vacui (1984)
The Real Ghost Busters: The Cabinet of Calamari (1987)
title reference
title reference
Freakshow (1989)
Dr. Borges' first name is Caligari.
Dr. Borges' first name is Caligari.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jungle Goddess (1990)
Crow: "Hey, what is this? 'The Airplane of Dr. Caligari'?"
Crow: "Hey, what is this? 'The Airplane of Dr. Caligari'?"
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Nekromantik 2 (1991)
poster in house
poster in house
Fear in the Dark (1991)
shows a still from this
shows a still from this
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Giant Gila Monster (1992)
Joel: "Looks like 'The Garage of Dr. Caligari'"
Joel: "Looks like 'The Garage of Dr. Caligari'"
Batman Returns (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Attack of the Giant Leeches (1992)
Crow: "It's like 'The Cave of Dr. Caligari.'"
Crow: "It's like 'The Cave of Dr. Caligari.'"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (1993)
Servo: Looks like the cabin of Dr. Caligari.
Servo: Looks like the cabin of Dr. Caligari.
Heimat II: A Chronicle of a Generation: Das Ende der Zukunft (1993)
movie poster in Reinhard's apartment
movie poster in Reinhard's apartment
Les cent et une nuits de Simon Cinéma (1995)
cited for its place in film history and expressionist cinema
cited for its place in film history and expressionist cinema
Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood: Opportunity Lost (1995)
pictures shown
pictures shown
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1997)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (1997)
Crow: The Storage Lockers of Doctor Caligari.
Crow: The Storage Lockers of Doctor Caligari.
Open Your Eyes (1997)
The Harmonists (1997)
The Girl of Your Dreams (1998)
The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Apartment Complex (1999)
Ca. 5 min. into the film, Chett calls himself Dr. Caligari when he introduces himself to Stan.
Ca. 5 min. into the film, Chett calls himself Dr. Caligari when he introduces himself to Stan.
Psycho Beach Party (2000)
Characters were all part of her delusions
Characters were all part of her delusions
The American Nightmare (2000)
Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 9 (2002)
"Not since 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' has the screen been so filled with the EERIE! the SHOCKING! the INCREDIBLE! the DIABOLICAL!" This is said in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Black Pit of Dr. M' ('Misterios de ultratumba').
"Not since 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' has the screen been so filled with the EERIE! the SHOCKING! the INCREDIBLE! the DIABOLICAL!" This is said in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Black Pit of Dr. M' ('Misterios de ultratumba').
Queen of the Damned (2002)
Discovering 'Evil Dead' (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
Equilibrium (2002)
Love Object (2003)
Jôhatsu tabinikki (2003)
Dead by Dawn 2: The Mask of Conrad (2004)
The story of Caligari is told by one of the characters - a major plot point.
The story of Caligari is told by one of the characters - a major plot point.
Horror Business (2005)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
It is mentioned in a newspaper article ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Do You Like Hitchcock? (2005)
seen written on paper
seen written on paper
Kismet (2005)
There are two shots in Kismet that replicate images from Kabinett des Doktor Caligari, one of them is a shadow on a wall, the other is a silhoutte on top of buildings. The latter of which is used on the Kismet poster.
There are two shots in Kismet that replicate images from Kabinett des Doktor Caligari, one of them is a shadow on a wall, the other is a silhoutte on top of buildings. The latter of which is used on the Kismet poster.
A Black and White World (2005)
A scene including a stylised streetscape inspired by the expressionist artwork from 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari'
A scene including a stylised streetscape inspired by the expressionist artwork from 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari'
Never Sleep Again: The Making of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (2006)
Title referenced.
Title referenced.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
It is mentioned in a newspaper article ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Watching the Detectives (2007)
A poster for the film is visible in one of the scenes.
A poster for the film is visible in one of the scenes.
House of Usher (2008)
In the final scene, it is revealed that Victor is a patient at an asylum, with Madeline and Roderick as his doctors.
In the final scene, it is revealed that Victor is a patient at an asylum, with Madeline and Roderick as his doctors.
House of Harrington (2008)
The film is mentioned.
The film is mentioned.
The Eternal Pitfall of Prokofiev (2009)
The Devil character inspired by.
The Devil character inspired by.
United States of Tara: Pilot (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: Aftermath (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: Inspiration (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
Faust. Der Tragödie erster Teil (2009)
during the opening scene the stage design has been modelled after the Expressionist film
during the opening scene the stage design has been modelled after the Expressionist film
United States of Tara: Revolution (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: Possibility (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: Betrayal (2009)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
Shutter Island (2010)
identity confusion between inmates and authorities within madhouse
identity confusion between inmates and authorities within madhouse
United States of Tara: Dept. of F'd Up Family Services (2010)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: Explosive Diorama (2010)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: To Have and to Hold (2010)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
United States of Tara: From This Day Forward (2010)
poster in Marshall's room
poster in Marshall's room
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: The Secret Serum (2010)
The restuarant "The Crab Net of Dr. Calimari", the surreal design of the building
The restuarant "The Crab Net of Dr. Calimari", the surreal design of the building
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011)
still picture/mentioned by Stephen King
still picture/mentioned by Stephen King
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXII (2011)
Closing credits: "The Cabinet of Dan Caligari-neta"
Closing credits: "The Cabinet of Dan Caligari-neta"
Featured in
KIPHO (1925)
A short segment from "Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari." is featured.
A short segment from "Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari." is featured.
Nihon eiga-shi (1941)
Scenes used in this documentary.
Scenes used in this documentary.
Langlois (1970)
Scene of girl abduction and walking through surreal roof tops.
Scene of girl abduction and walking through surreal roof tops.
Historia del cine: Epoca muda (1983)
in part II
in part II
Permeke (1985)
clip included in the film
clip included in the film
Screamplay (1985)
A character sees (and the viewer sees) part of this projected in a movie theater.
A character sees (and the viewer sees) part of this projected in a movie theater.
Dr. Caligari (1989)
Empire of the Censors (1995)
Footage of this movie is shown ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Footage of this movie is shown ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood: End of an Era (1995)
clip shown
clip shown
Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood: The Unchained Camera (1995)
clips shown
clips shown
100 Years of Horror: Sorcerers (1996)
clips
clips
Monster Mania (1997)
Film clips included
Film clips included
Kingdom of Shadows (1998)
Kurosawa: The Last Emperor (1999)
A clip is shown.
A clip is shown.
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999)
clip shown
clip shown
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Der Fall Metropolis (2003)
clips
clips
Henri Langlois: The Phantom of the Cinémathèque (2004)
archive footage
archive footage
Mabuses Motive (2004)
clips
clips
Ernst Lubitsch in Berlin - Von der Schönhauser Allee nach Hollywood (2006)
Scenes used in this documentary.
Scenes used in this documentary.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2007)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Phantom of the Opera (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Dracula (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Auge in Auge - Eine deutsche Filmgeschichte (2008)
A clip from this film is shown
A clip from this film is shown
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Roger Corman mentions it. Also, footage of this movie is shown ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Roger Corman mentions it. Also, footage of this movie is shown ("The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari").
Creep Creepersin's Frankenstein (2009)
Clips shown on TV screen
Clips shown on TV screen
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.3 (2011)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Hugo (2011)
brief clip of Conrad Veidt
brief clip of Conrad Veidt
Portlandia: Cool Wedding (2012)
watched on TV
watched on TV
Spoofed in
The Wizard of Oz (1925)
Sisters (1973)
The Mental Dead (2003)
One set is an exact copy
One set is an exact copy
